Careless drivers are a menace and their negligence puts innocent people's lives at risk.

Transport minister Stephen Hammond

Tailgaiters also face penalties in tough new road measures that punish some of the top driving hates for sensible drivers.

Fines of £100 and three points on the license of offenders can be expected, while police are also expected to get powers to issue instant fixed penalty notices for not giving way at a junction or using the wrong lane at a roundabout.